Chapter Six

Evening had come quickly for Kenshin and Sano. They had made love and now were embracing one another. Kenshin had fallen asleep next to Sano whom was watching him. Kenshin's breaths hit Sano's chest gently which made him smile. He sat up just a little bit, making sure not to disturb Kenshin and looked towards the bedroom window.

Damn, it won't be long until the Missy and Yahiko come back. He grumbled but soon stopped as he felt Kenshin stirring. Kenshin turned over and continued to sleep which gave Sano a chance to leave the futon without waking his rurouni. He put on hisclothesand then knelt down beside Kenshin.

"Aishiteru," he said to the sleeping Kenshin before his bent his head down to kiss him. He broke the kiss instantly, sensing the dogo's front door opening. He stroked Kenshin's bangs and covered him up before stepping out of the room. He watched as both Yahiko and Kaoru walked towards him with tired expressions on their faces.

"Sano, could you help me with this?" asked Kaoru as she tried to lift the huge bag of groceries. Sano quickly rushed over to pick up the bag, surprised by how heavy it was.

"Damn, how much crap did you buy, Missy?" asked Sano as he slung the bag over his shoulder. Kaoru gave him an innocent smile which made him glare.

"Since Kenshin is going to be resting for a while, I thought I would get two weeks worth," exclaimed Kaoru in a mischeivous voice. Sano let out a heavy sigh as he took the groceries into the kitchen. Yahiko had let out a yawn and was rubbing the back of his head.

"I'm going to bed, I want to be able to train hard tommorow," said Yahiko as he walked towards his room. Kaoru said goodnight to him before turning her attention to Sano.

"How has Kenshin been?" she asked in a quiet tone.

Sano blinked as he put up the groceries in their proper place. "Uh...He is good, his fever has been down all day."

"Did he rest most of the day?"

"Hai," Sano lied. He let the blush vanish from his face before looking at Kaoru. She smiled at him before yawning. He watched her yawn. "Seems you have had a big day as well, why don't you go to sleep. I will warm up a bath for you tommorow morning." Kaoru shook her head although her eyes were very heavy.

"I want to go check on Kenshin," she said. Sano watched her walk towards Kenshin's room, a feeling of jealousy was surging through him.

After putting up the last bit of groceries, Sano walked towards Kenshin's room and noticed Kaoru exit. He watched her walk past him, she stopped once she was behind him.

"He seems real peaceful, doesn't he?" she asked him which made him a bit confused. "I have never seen such an innocent face like his. When he sleeps, it must be the only time he can actually enjoy himself."

"Don't say that, sure he is innocent but the only time he enjoys himself is when he is protecting the ones he cares about," replied Sano. Kaoru looked at him, his back turned towards her. He had never spoken with such emotion in his voice about Kenshin before. She only smiled, and said goodnight before walking towards her room. Sano waited for her footsteps to not be heard by his ears before he walked into Kenshin's room.

"Sano?" asked Kenshin which startled Sano while he was closing the door. He turned and saw Kenshin was sitting up in bed. The rurouni's bare chest glimmed beautifull in the candle light of his room. Sano only smiled, glad to see that his rurouni was too smiling.

"How do you feel?" asked Sano as he sat down beside Kenshin. Kenshin gave him a nod before kissing Sano. Sano cupped Kenshin's cheek and kissed back.

They broke the kiss and both looked into each others eyes. It was Kenshin who broke the silence. "I heard Kaoru-dono and Yahiko a little while ago."

"Hai, they came back from their chores and now have gone to bed," exclaimed Sano. "That means I can have you all to myself tonight." He started to kiss Kenshin's neck affectionally. Kenshin tilted his neck to the pleasure, soft moans escaping his mouth. Kenshin took attention to the bedroom door and noticed moonlight escaping through the cracks.

"Sano, is there a full moon tonight?" asked Kenshin. Sano stopped his kissing on Kenshin's neck and looked at those violet eyes.

"Hai, there is one," answered Sano.

"Is it alright if we watch it?" asked Kenshin as he looked at Sano. Sano couldn't help but accept Kenshin's request. Those eyes were just so adorable and hard to resist.

Since Kenshin was still weak, Sano had to pick him up and carry him to a place where they could both watch the moon in peace. He had picked a spot outside the dogo. Now they both sat by the river that they and the rest of the Kenshin-gumi had fished at. The two lovers watched the moon, holding hands. Kenshin let out a sigh and leaned his head on Sano's shoulder. Sano looked down at Kenshin and smiled before taking his attention back to the moon.